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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 367.02 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 367.02 and 73.71 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 367.02 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/367.02 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 367.02 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 27,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,053.04/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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